意味
Giving water to plants.
文化的背景
Flowers are given for almost every social occasion. Consequently, caring for them is a sign of respect for the giver. Similar to Estonia, the love for 'mökki' (cottage) life makes watering the garden a central summer activity. Baltic neighbors share the tradition of 'flower festivals' where the act of watering is seen as communal work. The precision of watering is part of the art of Ikebana and Bonsai, though 'lilli kastma' is for more casual plants.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'lilli' (partitive) instead of 'lilled' (nominative) when watering. It sounds much more natural to native speakers.
Don't Overwater!
In Estonian culture, overwatering (üle kastmine) is a common metaphor for being too clingy or overbearing.
意味
Giving water to plants.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'lilli' (partitive) instead of 'lilled' (nominative) when watering. It sounds much more natural to native speakers.
Don't Overwater!
In Estonian culture, overwatering (üle kastmine) is a common metaphor for being too clingy or overbearing.
The 'Kastekann'
Learn the word for watering can (kastekann) alongside this phrase; they are inseparable in conversation.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kastma'.
Ma ______ (present tense) igal hommikul lilli.
The first-person singular present tense of 'kastma' is 'kastan'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I watered the flowers'.
In Estonian, 'lilli' (partitive plural) is the standard object for the activity of watering.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa saaksid minu lilli kasta? B: Jaa, muidugi! ______
'Ma teen seda' (I'll do it) is a natural response. 'Pesen' and 'valan' are incorrect contexts.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are going on vacation and need help.
This is the polite way to ask for a favor.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
When to water
Time
- • hommikul
- • õhtul
Place
- • toas
- • aias
練習問題バンク
4 問題Ma ______ (present tense) igal hommikul lilli.
The first-person singular present tense of 'kastma' is 'kastan'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I watered the flowers'.
In Estonian, 'lilli' (partitive plural) is the standard object for the activity of watering.
A: Kas sa saaksid minu lilli kasta? B: Jaa, muidugi! ______
'Ma teen seda' (I'll do it) is a natural response. 'Pesen' and 'valan' are incorrect contexts.
You are going on vacation and need help.
This is the polite way to ask for a favor.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
14 問Yes, you can say 'muru kastma' (watering the grass).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Lilli' is plural. If you only have one flower, you say 'lille kastma'.
Yes, 'lilledele vett andma' is understood but 'lilli kastma' is the standard idiom.
Then use 'piserdama' (to mist/spray).
Not really, but some might say 'sopsutama' (to splash lightly).
Say: 'Kas sa saaksid palun minu lilli kasta?'
Yes, indoor plants are very popular due to the long winters.
It is a watering schedule, often found in offices.
Yes, 'leiba kastmesse kastma' means to dip bread into sauce.
Both are correct. 'Lilli kasta' is the infinitive phrase; 'Kasta lilli!' is the command.
There isn't a single word, but 'kuivama jätma' (to leave to dry) is the result of not watering.
Yes, 'puid kastma'.
Yes, both imply moistening or liquid.
関連フレーズ
taimi kastma
similarwatering plants
aeda kastma
specialized formwatering the garden
peenraid kastma
specialized formwatering the flowerbeds
üle kastma
builds onto over-water
kuivama jätma
contrastto let dry out
